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noun
The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
The condition or quality of being impetuous, impatient; fury; violence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
rash impulsiveness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: impetuousness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: impulsiveness
History
From English impetuous + -ity, from Middle French impétuosité, from Old French.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
